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DG09 LCT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 LCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,994 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 67,990 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front top mounts excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 65,371 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,191 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 61,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,496 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 56,495 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,318 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 49,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,985 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 32,367 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 32,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,135 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,095 miles

offside front upper strut mounting point has play detected!!

trailer socket flap missing!

Fail 29 May 2015 26,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front upper strut mounting point has play detected!!

trailer socket flap missing!

Pass 27 May 2014 23,135 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 23,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 20,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 16,955 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DG09 LCT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG09 LCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG09 LCT registered?

DG09 LCT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is DG09 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 LCT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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